Teaching and Counseling Neurodivergent and LGBTQ+ Adolescents
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Pub Date 21 Oct 2026 | Archive Date 21 Oct 2026
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Description
Queer and neurodivergent students have their own unique set of needs in a classroom setting.
In this affirming guide, Julia Rutkovsky draws on her experience as a clinical social worker and psychotherapist to explain how education professionals can offer better support to neurodivergent and LGBTQ+ adolescents.
Bringing together insightful case studies, classroom activities, thinksheets and conversation guides, this book gives you all the necessary tools to create an affirming and supportive environment. Chapters include evolving language, common misconceptions, gifted and divergent thinking patterns and best practices for health curricula, allowing teachers and counsellors to develop deeper understandings of their students and clients.
Both informative and practical, this is an essential resource for teachers or counselors working with neurodivergent and LGBTQ+ adolescents.
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| EDITION | Other Format |
| ISBN | 9781805012634 |
| PRICE | £14.99 (GBP) |
| PAGES | 144 |
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Thank you to NetGalley and the publisher for providing me with an ARC in exchange for an honest review.
This is an informative and accessible resource for teachers and counselors working with neurodivergent and LGBTQ+ adolescents. I appreciated that the information is presented in a way that isn’t boring or overly academic, with clear definitions, activities, and practical information throughout.
As an affirming therapist already familiar with LGBTQ+ and neurodiversity topics, I didn’t personally learn much that was new. Most of the information felt fairly basic, but I can see this being a really helpful starting point for educators and counselors who are newer to these topics or want to make sure their practices are more inclusive and affirming.
My only thought while reading was that the people who could probably benefit from this information the most may not necessarily be the ones who choose to pick up a book like this. Still, it’s a well-organized, approachable resource and one I’m glad exists.
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